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Björk: Kosovo, Kosovo, hooray for independence

Friday, 29 February 2008

Björk - Declare Independence

Icelandic music star Björk, has greeted the independence of Kosovo, during her Volta tour in Japan. The singer, appeared on Tuesday in the Tokyo "Nippon Budokan" hall in front of 14.000 people, opening the concert with her "Declare Independence" song, originally dedicated to the Faroe Islands -- a group of North Atlantic islands comprising an independent province of the Kingdom of Denmark, but also traditionally and directly linked with Iceland, the homeland of the singer.

"Uh, I really love this song!" - announced Björk under the stage lights and immediately started shouting "Kosovo, Kosovo, Kosovo", dedicating the song to the breakaway province, whereas the public followed in thunderous cheers waving red flags creating the impression of the Albanian flag.

Next, according to the Serbian Blic reporter, Björk addressed the public with the following words: "Kosovo must be independent, Serbs don't merit anymore to rule over Kosovo".

Fragment from the song's lyrics:

Declare independence!
Don't let them do that to you!

Damn colonists Björk

Ignore their patronizing
Tear off their blindfolds
Open their eyes

Declare independence!
Don't let them do that to you!
Declare independence!
Don't let them do that to you!

With a flag and a trumpet
Go to the top of your highest mountain!

And raise your flag! (Higher, higher!)
Raise your flag! (Higher, higher!)

Declare independence!
Don't let them do that to you!
Declare independence!
Don't let them do that to you!

Raise the flag!

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billythekid said:

	... smokingpaper, i think she knows more history and politics then you do, she dosent read the serbian propaganda paper i think.. must be it. Good for Bjork that she dares to stand up for her opinion.
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May 17, 2009
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nges said:

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Kosovo,hooray for independence-Icelandic music star Björk, has greeted the independence of Kosovo, during her Volta tour in Japan.
"Kosovo, Kosovo, Kosovo", dedicating the song to the breakaway province, whereas the public followed in thunderous cheers waving red flags creating the impression of the Albanian flag.
Next, according to the Serbian Blic reporter, Björk addressed the public with the following words: "Kosovo must be independent, Serbs don't merit anymore to rule over Kosovo".

She's incredible,adorable and fantastic!

February 07, 2009
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Sam said:

	... BJORK is absolutely awful!! When she sings its like listening to animals die! Not only that, but she has, on many occasions attacked reporters and gone on violent rampages. She obviously mentally disturbed.
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April 25, 2008
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Vesa said:

	... Prdrag get a life!! BJORK has always been my favourite singer thank youuu BJORK for standing up for human rights
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April 09, 2008
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Predrag said:

	... Bjork is an idiot. Her combination of insanity, extreemly poor music skills and sheer stupidity regarding Histroy and international laws make her a perfect pro-albanian supporter.
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March 23, 2008
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leonora said:

	... thx bjork/lots of love from Kosovo for as you are the best singer in the world te duammmmmmm(we love you)
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March 22, 2008
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Driton said:

	... Thank you Bjork. We love you! You are the first singer in the world to support the people in this way.
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March 19, 2008
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NEWBORN said:

	... Bjork has only shown the tru value of her art. She is one of the biggest artist of the Europe.
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March 05, 2008
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lulzim said:

	... you are not just a good singer , your are also a person which love a peace Regards from Kosova
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March 05, 2008
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Artan said:

	... I love you Björk....Cheers from Kosova
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March 05, 2008
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Luna said:

	... Thank you for the support!
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March 05, 2008
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Skipetar said:

	... Danke Björk, alle Kosovaren sagen DANKE!!!
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March 04, 2008
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McColly said:

	... We love you BJORK... Kosova Loves U
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March 04, 2008
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Nasko said:

	... Thank you Björk! Kosovo loves YOU!
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March 02, 2008
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smokingpaper said:

	... Bjork obviously missed some history classes. And her political education is not on a high level also. As well as her last 2 albums...
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March 02, 2008
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IlirR said:

	... Bjork has always been real, raw and passionate. She believes in truth and justice and is not afraid to fight for it. Thanks Bjork for your support. You are a true sugarcube.
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